Encompass Rehabilitation Petersburg Scholarship Endowment Grant

Encompass Rehabilitation Petersburg Scholarship Endowment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Encompass Rehabilitation Petersburg Scholarship Endowment supports aspiring students in nursing and therapy fields by awarding scholarships for higher education. Established in July 2012, this initiative aims to promote careers in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and respiratory therapy. Scholarships of $1,000 are awarded based on financial need and academic merit, ensuring that students from Petersburg and surrounding areas can pursue their educational goals without financial burdens.

Overview

Purpose To promote nursing and therapy occupations (RN, PT, OT, SLP, Respiratory) by awarding scholarships for attendance at institutions of higher learning for students who wish to study nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or respiratory therapy. Background The Encompass Rehabilitation Petersburg Scholarship Endowment was established in July 2012. Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg is a 64-bed, state-of-the-art, comprehensive acute medical rehabilitation hospital located in Petersburg, Virginia. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services for patients in Central Virginia, including the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, and Chesterfield. Criteria Scoring (5 Points) Letters of Recommendation(15 Points) Financial Need(10 Points) Academics(10 Points) Extracurricular Activities(10 Points) Statement & Essay Procedure The scholarship amount is $1,000 and will be paid directly to the school for current year tuition, fees, books purchased through the institution attended, and on-campus dormitory and meal plan expenses. The scholarship committee will review and evaluate all applications and announce awards each spring. The committee will also review and revise the scholarship policy and criteria as necessary. The application must be submitted online here. Required Documents All required documents must be uploaded with the application. Any mailed or hand-delivered documents will not be accepted. Academic Transcript(s) (High School or College whichever applies.)FAFSA Submission Summary (which includes the Student Aid Index (SAI): formally known as Expected Family Contribution (EFC). SAI is an eligibility index number used to determine federal student aid and is generated from the completed FAFSA Application.Two Letters of Recommendation (Current) Failure to submit the online application with all documents attached to the application by the deadline will disqualify an applicant from consideration for the Encompass Rehabilitation Petersburg Scholarship Endowment. The John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Committee reserves the right to interview applicants in the final stages of selection. The decision of the scholarship committee in all matters regarding scholarships is final. Canvassing a scholarship benefactor, any John Randolph Foundation trustee or employee shall result in immediate disqualification. Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds, meeting the criteria as outlined in the guidelines of the individual scholarship program and contingent upon acceptance and enrollment in an approved program. John Randolph Foundation respects the privacy of scholarship applicants. Any personal or financial information will be used for the purpose of assessing the scholarship application and will be made available solely to the Foundation’s staff and scholarship selection committee. We make every effort to maintain your confidentiality.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships for students who wish to study nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or respiratory therapy. Student interns working for John Randolph Foundation are eligible to apply; The scholarship program is available to residents of the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, and Chesterfield.Scholarship Applicants MustExpress a need and desire for continued education by attending college as a full-time or part-time undergraduate (at least 6 hours per semester), with the intent to study nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy; andDemonstrate financial need;Be a well-rounded individual with extracurricular activities, which will include at least one of the following: volunteer work or community service, participation in athletic programs, or active paid employment;High School applicant must have a cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 or higher;Student currently attending a two or four year institution of higher education must be in good standing (a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is considered to be in good standing);Meet the remaining criteria as outlined in the application guidelines; andSubmit a completed John Randolph Foundation Scholarship Application ONLINE to include the required documents which must be uploaded with the application.

Ineligibility

Foundation trusteesOther foundation employees and their immediate families (parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, and anyone claimed as a dependent for tax purposes) are not eligible to apply.